The Allen Illustrated Guide to Horse Clothing is an invaluable guide for the modern horseperson, describing all types of horse clothing, their correct fitting and the properties of different materials. The horse clothing covered by this comprehensive reference book includes:
- outdoor and indoor rugs
- vests and bibs
- hoods, masks and fly veils
- coolers and sweat rugs
- numnahs and saddle pads
- boots and bandages
- travel wear
- exercise rugs
- safety and wet weather clothing
In this, the third book in the series which began with the widely acclaimed The Allen Illustrated Guide to Bits and Bitting and continued with The Allen Illustrated Guide to Training Aids, Hilary Vernon now examines the varied and confusing proliferation of horse clothing on offer to the horse owner.
Advice is given on the use, suitability and correct fitting of each item and the author weighs up the pros and cons of different materials and explains what can be expected of modern fibres. Clear diagrams show exactly how to size rugs and measure the horse for a perfect fit and there is also advice on the care and cleaning of rugs.
Fully illustrated with a wealth of colour photographs and colour illustrations by talented equestrian artist, Maggie Raynor, this is an invaluable guide for any horse owner, student or anyone involved in the retail saddlery trade.
Hardback.